Preparation of Cellulose Fiber/Cationic Guar Gum Composites by Wet-Hot Pressure Technology

Abstract

In this study, the high density 900kg/m3 biodegradable cellulose fiber composites have been successfully manufacture from treated cellulose fiber by wet-hot pressure technology. The cellulose fiber was treated with cationic guar gum(CGG) by the process of adsorption. It was found that the composite made from treated cellulose fibers have better mechanical properties such as the tensile properties and stiffness. Chemical groups of samples were studied through the use of FTIR spectroscopy.